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Durand, WI


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Durand, Wisconsin

Durand, Wisconsin, in Pepin county, is 26 miles SW of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 59 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,968.

The People and Families of Durand

In Durand, about 56% of adults are married. Lots of people in Durand live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Durand had a median family income of $42,260.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Durand residents, with $4,330. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Durand Housing

In Durand, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Durand without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Durand, 91% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Durand strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Durand Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Durand Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Durand, WI

Comparing Durand to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men62
Well-Paid Single Women62
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Property Taxes37
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